OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019

Coach’s Corner First meet in less than 2 weeks! Welcome to October! The swim season is in full swing with all groups in the pool. A reminder to swimmers: Make sure you have all you racing equipment together and/or ordered. Also, plan your deck gear and deck food. It has been a while for all of you since your last race, so go over strategies with your coach and focus in on the goals you set for yourself this year. How close do you need to come to that year-end goal at this meet to be on track with your plan? Tighten up on your skills all month, and imagine yourself having a great meet and swimming excellently! Go through your pre-race routine and warm up routines. Notice I said routines? If these are set up properly at the beginning of the year, you may not have to change them all year. Even for warm-ups… practice makes perfect!

Talk Yourself Up Believe it or not, you are constantly talking to yourself. Stop and listen. Is your self-talk generally positive, negative, or neutral? Positive self-talk leads to increased self-confidence, strong self-belief, and the ability to perform well in tough situations. Positive self-talk can help you focus. Instead of distracting yourself by thinking, "Wow, I really blew that turn, and it's only a 50 free!" or "How am I ever going to finish this 200

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 fly?" Focus on your goals by thinking, "Go!" or "Fast!" during the 50 free and "Smooth" or "Stretch" during the 200 fly. The following example shows the power of positive self-talk. Bob and Jim have six 100s left in a challenging set of 10 x 100 freestyle. Each is holding steady but their muscles are beginning to tighten and burn. Bob feels like the set is getting the best of him. "I have almost 10 minutes left of this set! I'm never going to make it. My stroke is failing, I'm getting zero push off, and I can't breathe." Jim tells himself this set is a great challenge. "In less than 10 minutes, I'll be done! I'll feel great having accomplished my goal of making the interval for all 10. Go for it!" He concentrates on his stroke, turns, push offs, and breathing pattern. He even talks positively to swimmers around him trying to make this set. Who do you think has a better chance of making the set? Fact: You do exactly what you tell yourself you can do. So attack those tough challenges and talk yourself up! Go Bluephins!

Dream it, train it, live it!

Coach Tom Upcoming Events October 19 Bluephins’ Meet & Greet – Viewing Deck, Bell Aliant Pool.

All CBAC Swimmers and their families are invited. October 26 Halloween Howler Meet – Credit Union Place, Summerside October 29 Swim PEI Annual General Meeting – 6:00 pm, Multi-

purpose Room, Bell Aliant Centre. Open to all members and swimmers.

Note: You will get notification by email to sign up for a meet/camp if you qualify. If you have questions regarding your participation, please contact your coach directly.

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 Save the Dates CBAC Meet & Greet Social and Equipment Swap:

October 19th, Pool Viewing Deck (2nd floor), Bell Aliant Centre, 8:15 - 9:30 am. All

CBAC swimmers and families are invited.

SWIM PEI Annual General Meeting:

Tuesday, October 29, Multi-purpose Room, Bell Aliant Centre, 6:00 pm.

CBAC Annual General Meeting:

Wednesday, November 13, Multi-purpose Room, Bell Aliant Centre, 6:15 - 7:00 pm. All

members welcome.

CBAC Needs Your Help… Interested in serving on the CBAC board? Send in your nomination to bluephinspresident@gmail.com or come to the Annual General Meeting and submit your nomination at that time. Calling All Members CBAC needs volunteers to: - lead and work on the fundraising/sponsorship committee - lead and work on the merchandise committee - become a group leader for your swimmer's group - officiate at swim meets Contact bluephinspresident@gmail.com Wanted… Team Photographer

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 Enjoy photography as a hobby? Become CBAC's official photographer and help us capture wonderful memories to share with our swimmers and families. Contact: bluephinspresident@gmail.com Coming Soon... Timers' and inspector of stroke and turns’ clinics. More information to come your way very soon! SWIM PEI News Swim PEI is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards. The Nomination Deadline is close of business on Wednesday October 16th. Nominations will be accepted from the Swim PEI community in the following categories:

• Alex B Campbell Award • Barney Bree Award • Coach of the Year Award • Official of the Year Award • Administrator of the Year Award • Volunteer of the Year Award • Honourary Lifetime Achievement Membership Award • David Neil Mills Memorial Award

Nominations will be accepted from coaches in the following categories.

• Top 10 & Under Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male) • Top 11-12 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male) • Top 13-14 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male) • Top 15-17 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male) • Top 18 & Over Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)

For detailed information on the Awards Criteria, visit www.swimpei.com Your nomination can be dropped off to the Sport PEI office Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm marked Swim PEI Awards or emailed to swimpei@sportpei.pe.ca. Please provide as much detail as possible on why you feel the nominee is deserving of the award.

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019

Congratulations Charlie!

Charlie Morse, National Level Bluephins’ swimmer, has been named to Swimming Canada’s “2019 Summer ID Team”. The ID Team selection is an initiative of the National Development Teams Program. The program goal is:

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 “To provide Canada’s identified swimmers and their coaches, the development opportunities to establish the will, attitude and skills required to race to the podium at the Senior International level”. Being named to the Swimming Canada “Summer ID Team” means that Charlie has been identified by Swimming Canada as an athlete with the potential for high performance. Well done Charlie! Heathy Habits Developing Positive Character Traits • Demonstrate an understanding of sportsmanship-championship behavior. (Congratulate teammates, no tantrums, etc.) • Treat teammates, coaches and parents like you would like to be treated. • Talk to coach before and after each race. • Leave on time during each set. • Start and finish at the wall. • Swim each set in the prescribed manner. • Communicate with the coach. • Understand the importance of quality and hard work at school and complete homework on time. • Take pride in being a member of the Bluephins by participating in team cheers, knowing coaches’ names, and supporting teammates during swims in practice and in meets. Fundraising Hi 5 For Kids Gold Rush Lottery This is a weekly draw that takes place every Monday night. Purchase your tickets prior to 9:00pm each Monday to be guaranteed in the draw.

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 Tickets can be purchased at PEI Source for Sports, located at 375 University Ave in Charlottetown Ticket prices are: 1 for $2 3 for $5 10 for $10 40 for $20 Advance tickets can be purchased for any combination. Funds raised will be used to purchase team equipment, such as fins, paddles, kickboards, Stretch Cordz and other training gear that all swimmers will have the opportunity to use. This is an all-ages lottery, and all CBAC members, swimmers, friends and family are eligible to participate by purchasing tickets at PEI Source for Sports.

Team Gear Looking for swimming gear – suits, fins, goggles, etc? CBAC has an account set up at Team Aquatic Supplies for team members, friends and family. Team Aquatic Supplies When purchasing from the Team Aquatic website (see link below), the CBAC coaching staff recommends the following:

Training / Practice Suits: Any brand you would like in “Blue or Black” family of colours but we understand if you find a great deal on another colour.

OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019 Racing Suits: Any brand swimmers prefer, preferably in the Blue, Black or Black/Blue combo. The coaching staff strongly discourages 12 & under aged swimmers from buying expensive textile type suits. They are not required nor warranted at that age or level.

• By entering our Family & Friends coupon code you can make online purchases at a 20% discount off the suggested retail price. Discount is on regular priced items only. Sales items are excluded from the team discount.

http://www.team-aquatic.com/charlottetownbluephins.html

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OFF THE BLOCKS CBAC Newsletter October 2019